Hextol Catering food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Northumberland
Hextol Catering holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Hextol Catering was inspected on 9 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 14 Gilesgate, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 3NJ
How this rating has changed
Hextol Catering was re-inspected on 9 June 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 9 June 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Hextol Catering among the 2,775 places in Northumberland holding top marks, 90% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,775 | 90% | ← Hextol Catering | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 67 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 393 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Hextol Catering none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Hextol Catering, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bouchon Bistrot Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Core Music Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2022 |
| Hexham Community Centre Other catering premises | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2018 |
| Hexham Service Station Retailers - other | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| 21st Century Herbs Retailers - other | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2023 |
| Little Mexico Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Refectory Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Cilantro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
Questions about Hextol Catering
What is Hextol Catering's food hygiene rating?
Hextol Catering has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 9 June 2026.
Is Hextol Catering safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hextol Catering last inspected?
Hextol Catering was last inspected on 9 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Northumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hextol Catering?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hextol Catering compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Hextol Catering is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Hextol Catering and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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